decline
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The EIA reports a 7.2 million barrel decline in U.S. crude stocks for last week, a seventh straight draw, while a further 7.9 million barrels were released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
If you are forced to withdraw assets during a market decline, you may permanently impair your portfolio’s ability to recover and compound over time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
His teams tend to dramatically decline two or three seasons after his hiring.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Research also shows they may contribute to faster cognitive decline, a higher risk of depression, and an increased likelihood of falls.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Declining crime rates, coupled with a decline in public concern about crime, have also helped to create a rare opening for a productive public conversation about the War on Drugs.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing decline
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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